The bright blue cover image beckoned revellers — including artists, architects, writers, photographers, builders, and others from the community — to Alteriors, a snazzy modern furniture store in Old Ottawa South. Inside, a bright yellow wall, as well as sushi from Festival Japan, Balderson cheese, treats from Chocolaterie Bernard Callebaut, and Broadhead beer, made for a spirited evening of socializing.

There wasn’t a speech to say as much, but the issue marked the tenth anniversary of Ottawa Magazine‘s blockbuster Interiors issue, which has grown from 80 pages to over 160 pages of breathtaking photography and intriguing editorial. Used to be that you had to travel to Toronto or Montreal to experience great design; the Interiors issue proves this is no longer the case.

Here’s to all the people who continue to make this possible! From the architects who design amazing spaces to the people who tell their stories to the advertisers who support our vision — cheers!

The stage was set for a memorable, colourful evening. Photo by Matt Zambonin.

Anna Willams, right, gives an injured thumbs up to her feature while sharing a laugh with partner Sharon Peake and Barry and Jonathan Hobin. Photo by Matt Zambonin.

Suzanne St-Pierre and Marya Hwyn of Ceragres. Photo by Matt Zambonin.

Architect Christopher Simmonds, whose firm designed the Cantley house featured on the cover of Interiors, and writer Andrea Hossack, who wrote the back page article, Desire Lines. Photo by Matt Zambonin.